The Atlanta Traveler

 
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When looking for a cool place with plenty of outdoor seating in midtown, headed over to Neighbor’s  at 752 North Highland Ave.  This pub has a cute lighted patio for a romantic meal. If you decide that it’s a little chilly outside but you still want to brave the weather, the pub has outdoor heating. Neighbor’s also has good food. I tried the Jerk Chicken wrap with mixed vegetables. I was afraid to order the dish because spicy foods make my eyes water and upsets my sinuses. My server was kind enough to bring extra napkins, although the jerk chicken …read more

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Looking for a white, pyramid-shaped young coconut from Thailand? Do you have a hankering for sweet and ripe Florida mangos? Would you like to buy salmon from Chile? Have a craving for a little French Mimolette? Some of the best deals for fresh fruit, seafood and spices will be found at the international Your DeKalb Farmer’s Market in Decatur. Here’s where the chefs shop. This huge, indoor supermarket-style farmer’s market is about the size of two football fields. The nice thing about the market is that you can buy products in bulk – similar to a warehouse store. You know …read more

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Nseya Salon and Spa moved last month to its new location on Piedmont in Buckhead. Today the place was was bustling with activity. Hair stylists rushed around, dressed in all black, and it appeared as though everyone was preparing for a Hotlanta weekend. It’s a good thing that the new location has a nearby parking deck, and that Nseya validates parking. It’s also a good thing that Copeland’s New Orleans-style restaurant is literally adjacent to Nseya. Get your hair done. Treat yourself to spa services, and have lunch or dinner at Copeland’s. 
Speaking of lunch at Copeland’s, I had the catfish, …read more

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For a long time Ray’s on the River  6700 Power Ferry Road was my favorite restaurant. I liked the lush views of the river and the live music (typically, a pianist). The ambiance is more memorable than the food, but I recall that the food was tasty.  The restaurant was refurbashed last year, and I hear that it’s even better than I remember.
Note: The website was not working properly when I wrote this. Call Ray’s at     770-955-1187
A reader chimed in that Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse has absolutely the best steak. Whenever someone mentions steak in Atlanta, someone usually gives Ruth Chris’ …read more

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The restaurant in the Atlanta InterContinental Hotel has a tasty treat this Valentine’s Day. Imagine eating a scrumptious meal in a romantic restaurant enjoying the following:  Lobster Salad with Vanilla Beurre Blanc Roasted Scallops with Celery Puree and Black Olive Tepenade, Port and Truffle Sauce Grilled Filet of Beef Tenderloin over Potato, perfumed in Duck Marinate and Cardamon Sauce. Sounds tasty doesn’t it?  Sounds tasty doesn’t it? The Au Pied de Cochon restaurant which will be  transformed into a romantic, French retreat as guests dine behind red velvet curtains. Gentle music from a live harpist will provide intimate background music. Ooooh …read more

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I love breakfast. I love breakfast so much that I can eat it at every meal of the day. North of the GA-400, there are many notable places to eat breakfast or brunch. Two of these are J Christopher’s and Alpha Soda.
The first one is J Christopher’s which didn’t use to be a chain but now is. Its first location was on Haynes Bridge Rd in Alpharetta. People come in droves despite its consistent lack of good (or even acceptable) service. Breakfast here is so time consuming that a typical one lasts close to two …read more

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We’ve been meaning to catch the jousting show and dinner at this place but logistics (and price) kept us away. We finally grabbed the opportunity when we found discount coupons for $5 off. Medieval Times is a dinner theater that offers a glimpse of what it was like back in the 11th century when life was about royalty, castles, and knighthood.
There are several pre and post show activities including picture taking with the King or Princess and mini shows. One of these activities included a live falcon show. There are also ceremonies for knighthood …read more

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The mother of all food events, Taste of Atlanta returns to Atlantic Station on October 13-14 from 11Am-6PM. This year’s outdoor festival includes over 70 of the best restaurants in the city. These restaurants will be preparing and presenting their specialties in taste-size samples for everyone to savor. Food items cost from 1 to 3 Taste Coupons. Taste Coupons can be purchased onsite in 5 or 10 increments and cost $5 or $10 respectively. This is a great opportunity to try a restaurant without having to shell out major bucks. Notable participants …read more

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For a guaranteed delicious cheap eats, head on over to Super H Mart (three locations: Duluth, Johns Creek and Riverdale) and try the Korean restaurant inside the supermarket’s food court. With prices starting at $4, you get a big Korean entree, rice, soup, and about 3 Korean appetizers (usually kimchi or pickled veggies like cabbage and radish). Pictured above is the Bulgogi Bibimbap. It’s basically a rice dish complete with vegetables and Korean beef. It is so delicious.
Super H Mart is a Korean-owned one-stop-shop for Asian fruits, vegetables, and dry goods, although they …read more

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